Bleached Sulphite Pulp Market Overview in Sweden
Market Overview
In 2019, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the Swedish bleached sulphite pulp market, when its value decreased by -
% to $
. Overall, consumption showed a sharp shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the market value increased by
% y-o-y. Bleached sulphite pulp consumption peaked at $
in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, consumption remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, bleached sulphite pulp production reduced modestly to $
in 2019 estimated in export prices. Overall, production, however, faced a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when the production volume increased by
% against the previous year. Bleached sulphite pulp production peaked at $
in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.




In value terms, bleached sulphite pulp production reduced modestly to $



Consumption
After three years of growth, consumption of bleached sulphite pulp decreased by -
% to
tonnes in 2019. In general, consumption showed a precipitous decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the consumption volume increased by
% against the previous year. Bleached sulphite pulp consumption peaked at
tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.
The size of the bleached sulphite pulp market in Sweden fell to $
in 2019, shrinking by -
% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a significant decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the market value increased by
% y-o-y. Bleached sulphite pulp consumption peaked at $
in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.




The size of the bleached sulphite pulp market in Sweden fell to $




Market Forecast
Depressed by shrinking demand for bleached sulphite pulp in Sweden, the market is expected to continue its downward consumption trend over the next decade. The performance of the market is forecast to contract with an anticipated CAGR of -
% for the period from 2019 to
, which is projected to depress the market volume to
tonnes by the end of
.




Market Structure
Over the period under review, the share of imports in terms of total bleached sulphite pulp consumption in Sweden was relatively small in physical terms, fluctuating under an
% figure. In value terms the share of imports also stood at a low figure, which means that the Sweden bleached sulphite pulp market is largely supplied by domestic manufacturers.

Trade Balance
This tangible trade surplus reflects the fact that the market remains buoyed by domestic production, and the industry is highly incorporated into the global market, which is likely to continue in the medium term.
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